A Year of Geektastic Adventures in 23 Photographs

2013 has been an action-packed year! It’s unbelievable that the year is almost over. It’s been an eventful one with huge highs and lows and it’s all come at me so fast that I’ve barely had a chance to post about any of it yet.

So I put together this photo essay to give you an overview of some of the positive highlights and a taste of the whackadoo adventures you can expect to hear more about whenever I get my act together. Here they are in chronological order:

I attended my first sci-fi convention in Belfast. It was out of this world.

I saw where the Titanic was made.

I gave archery a whirl in Ireland.

I visited the amazing Cliffs of Moher and lush limestone lowlands of Co. Limerick.

I wielded a sword in Limerick at King John’s Castle.

I tried rock climbing.

I acquired a new friend in Scotland.

I experienced a world of illusions in Edinburgh.

I was chased by zombies through the tunnels of London.

I lived like a local in my Madrid apartment.

I sang and danced at Pueblo Ingles in Spain.

I marvelled at Gaudi’s brilliance in Barcelona.

All that’s left for me this year is to start thinking about what adventures I might pursue in 2014 and get writing about this year’s exploits. How are you making the last few days of 2013 count? What are your plans for next year? I want to hear about all the geektastic goodness you have planned so tell me about it in the comments below.

And remember…

Acknowledgements:Many thanks to everyone who made these adventures possible and the terrific people I met along the way. All of the photographs were taken by me except for the ones that I am in, obviously. Much gratitude to those who have ensured that you occasionally get a glimpse of me on this blog, including: Roseitta Isaacs, Theresa Andreeff, Kris Goodbody, Ryan Wright, Marie Byrne, and Angel Martin.

Thanks Pete! I don’t know. I love contemplating the possibilities and being open to serendipity. Maybe next year I’ll go to Oz and Doctor Sparklestare and I can snarf our way around the continent via pogo stick…or something.

You have done some truly amazing things. I would like to see the church in Barcelona. It looks truly breathtaking and I am not a religious person. It’s been so many years I the making would like to see his vision come Alive

Thanks hon. Sagrada Familia is already amazing and it’s nowhere near finished. I’m not a religious person either and I feel the same way. They are currently aiming to finish it by 2026 in time for the centenary of Gaudi’s death. I plan to go back and see it once it is complete.

Thanks Arienne! You’re on a roll too, if I’m not mistaken. Can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store for us both. Notice I said “written about” eh. I must make a resolution for 2014 to make some videos like we talked about! Happy New Year!

Wow, looks like it was a great year! I spent 10 months in South America with my partner, and we wish we’d done that boat trip from between Argentina and Chile. Also, I’m just a tiny bit jealous you got to attend a sci-fi convention. I haven’t been to any yet. (Maybe I’ll jump in the deep end one year and go to DragonCon!)

Wow!! What a year of adventure and trying new things. I love seeing YOU in all of these pics and seeing all of the exciting things you tried. The Easter Island pic by far is my favorite! Hope our paths cross again in 2014!

Thanks so much Sherry! I really lucked out having you as my BlogHouse mentor, and sometimes I even heed your great advice 😉 I hope we meet again very soon and perhaps share an adventure sometime in the near future.

Thanks Linda! I’m glad you like it. Lots of luck finishing your goal for this year and all the best in 2014. Oz in the spring isn’t looking doable for me at this point, but I’d like to try to get there soon. Maybe in the autumn. I’d love to get to Hobbiton in NZ if I can.

Aw, thanks Ryan. That trip was a blast. It’s rare to end up with a group that gels so well. Next time I’m in Ottawa we’ll drink to the Pirate Unitard Alliance. Thanks again for taking the badass sword photo!